Title: Analyze ethical issues related to professional caregiving.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Examining Ethical and Professional Concerns

Analysis should include

- appropriate professional and personal boundaries
- harmful and/or deceptive behaviors (e.g., psychological abuse, physical abuse)
- financial exploitation
- compliance with codes and regulations (e.g., completing required training)
- familiarity with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
- an understanding of client rights (e.g., protection of privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and autonomy) and the ethical and legal ramifications of violating those rights
- appropriate collaborative relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and partner organizations

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What ethical issues are associated with family and human services?
- Why is it important to discuss ethical issues during caregiving?
- Why is it important to have ethical relationships with clients, families, and colleagues?

Communication

- How might clients communicate needs to a caregiver?
- How, and to whom, should family and human services professionals communicate if they suspect that unethical behavior is occurring?
- When should communication with law enforcement officials take place?

Leadership

- What responsibility does the client's family have in notifying family and human services personnel?
- What responsibility does family and human services professionals have in notifying clients?
- What responsibility do financial institutions have when fraudulent activity is suspected?

Management

- What might be the emotional effect on the client and family when laws are not followed?
- How might the client and the family be affected if fraudulent activity exists?